App to view hidden files on non-rooted phone?

[EdNerd]

Can anyone recommend an app that will let me view and access hidden files on my phone?

Ed

 

[BDogg718k]

pretty sure u need to be rooted to do that. you can try astro file manager. what files were you trying to access?

 

[EdNerd]

Files in the /data/data/ directory.

 

[BDogg718k]

you need to be rooted to access those files from the phone. what do u need in that folder?

 

[EdNerd]

I think that's where some app files are that I want to back up. I also wanted to see some other files for an app or two. I'm used to a Windows computer where I can access a folder that an app creates when installed -- but I can't see any app folders on my phone??

 

[BDogg718k]

u need superuser permissions on your phone to access data/data files. If you use astro file manager(free on market) it allows u to backup apps. If u want access to any and all files on phone you need to root it. not hard btw.

 

[BDogg718k]

Titanium backup is very good too

 

[kendranielson]

I just want to snoop...what are in my hidden files. What is rooting, how does it effect my phone?